How Is Shavuot Celebrated?

Women and girls light holiday candles to usher in the holiday, on both the first and second evenings of the holidays. More info.
It is customary to stay up all night learning Torah on the first night of Shavuot. More info.
All men, women and children should go to the synagogue on the first day of Shavuot to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments. More info.
As on other holidays, special meals are eaten, and no “work” may be performed. More info.
It is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot. Menus range from traditional cheese blintzes to quiches, casseroles and more. Reasons.
On the second day of Shavuot, the Yizkor memorial service is recited. More info.
Some communities read the Book of Ruth, as King David—whose passing occurred on this day—was a descendant of Ruth the Moabite. Book of Ruth.
Some have the custom to decorate their homes (and synagogues) with flowers and sweet-smelling plants in advance of Shavuot. More info.

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